| 单词 | spanish tile |
| 释义 | > as lemmasSpanish tile Spanish tile n. Building (a) a roofing tile that is curved cylindrically and slightly tapered, to be laid alternately convex and concave so as to overlap at both sides; (b) U.S. a curved roofing tile that is laid convex upwards and overlaps at one side only by means of a straight projection. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > clay compositions > baked clay > tile > [noun] > for roofing > curved or hollow holtile1362 pantile1635 pentile1755 imbrex1857 Spanish tile1913 1904 F. E. Kidder Architect's & Builder's Pocket-bk. (ed. 14) iii. 1430 Galvanized-iron tiles of the ‘Spanish’ pattern.] 1913 F. E. Kidder Building-constr. & Superintendence (ed. 9) ii. iv. 278 The rafters..are covered with Ludovici interlocking Spanish tiles set on the ‘shiplap’ roof~boarding. 1956 E. Molloy Builders' & Decorators' Ref. Bk. xvii. 3 The English pantile..is a descendant of the Spanish tile.., also called the over-and-under tile. 1979 Tucson (Arizona) Citizen 28 Apr. (Advt. Suppl.) 16/4 High beamed ceilings, brick floors, French doors, and Spanish tile all help in adding southwestern flavor to a contemporary look. < as lemmas |
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